Billionaires Keep Benefiting From a Tax Break to Help the Poor. Now, Congress Wants to Investigate.
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Why the Fed has no choice but to keep cutting interest rates – if it wants to avoid a financial crisis
The Fed cut rates for the third time in as many months - something practically unheard of in a strong economy.
Monsanto wins $7.7b lawsuit in Brazil – but farmers' fight to stop its ‘amoral’ royalty system will continue
Farmers worldwide say Monsanto's policy of charging for every use of its genetically modified seeds violates their planting rights. But judges in these patent law cases aren't so sure.
Eads couple drives millions of miles without an accident
Imagine driving over three million miles - safely.
That's exactly what the husband and wife truck driving team Danny and Cindy George of Eads have done over the span of their 15-year career with U.S. Xpress. The couple have received 14 previous safety awards from the company.
Danny and Cindy, along with three other drivers, were honored in Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 25 for reaching the three-million-mile safe driving mark.
Colorado business filings slowed in third quarter, economy still remains strong
By Derek Draplin | The Center Square
Business growth in Colorado has showed signs of slowing in the third quarter of this year, according to the Secretary of State's office.
NCAA board votes to allow college athletes to be compensated
Amateur athletes can now profit from the use of their name, image and likeness under rules adopted by the NCAA Tuesday.
41 states now fully recovered from Great Recession
More than 80 percent of states have recovered tax revenue levels from the Great Recession, with Colorado in second place for the rebound.
Prowers County wins $25,000 grant for new website and digital marketing campaigns
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel, an appointed group of volunteers charged with promoting tourism in Prowers County, announced it has won a $25,000 Marketing Match Grant from the Colorado Tourism Office to develop a website and engage in digital marketing strategies that promote Prowers County.
Prowers County has never had the benefit of a dedicated tourism website, leading to missed opportunities by visitors. With a website, the Lodging Tax Board can consolidate all tourism-related information in one place and present the county with one voice and brand.
How a Tax Break to Help the Poor Went to NBA Owner Dan Gilbert
Tax breaks intended to help redevelop economically disadvantaged areas have been extended to places which do not meet eligibility criteria.
Trump is flouting global trade rules with China yet embracing them with the EU – here's why it matters
The Trump administration's tendency to follow rules only if they're in its interest could end up hurting the US in the long run.